Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Marlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Marlow is seeking a motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about animal welfare and nursing care to join their supportive team. Candidates will work across various practices, gaining valuable experience in a modern, well-equipped environment. This role offers excellent work-life balance, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including CPD support and private medical insurance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£550 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Passionate about animal welfare and high-quality nursing care.
• Experience in theatre and anesthesia.
• Ability to assist in surgeries, including laparoscopic and orthopedic.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team to deliver high clinical standards.
• Work across multiple practices for varied clinical experience.
• Take on a hands-on role in all aspects of nursing.

Skills

Animal welfare

Surgical assistance

Patient care

Anesthesia

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

We are looking for a motivated, proactive Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about animal welfare and high-quality nursing care to join our friendly, supportive team.

About us

Our main practice, in a purpose-built barn set in the beautiful countryside, offers a calm and modern working environment. Equipped with its dedicated laboratory, dental suite, ultrasound room, separate kennel and cattery to deliver high clinical standards.

In addition to our main site, you’ll also have the opportunity to work across our two smaller branch practices and our nearby sister practice, Cherry Tree Vets, providing variety and a broader clinical experience.

We actively encourage our nurses to work to their full potential and take a hands-on role in all aspects of nursing.

• Theatre and anesthesia
• In-patient and patient care
• Assisting with laparoscopic spays and orthopedic surgery

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Hall Place Veterinary Centre, Marlow

94 Little Marlow Road, SL7 1HG, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Lovell Varcoe from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.